Gwinnett County will be closing out its bicentennial celebration Dec. 15. The yearlong bicentennial celebration concludes with a family-friendly party and an evening gala at the Infinite Energy Center. The festivities will kick off with the Family Cultural Birthday Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hudgens Center for Art & Learning and the […]
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Here’s how you can give your input on Walker County’s Sunday alcohol sales ordinance
In November, Walker County voters approved two alcohol questions on their ballots. Voters said yes to restaurants selling beer, wine and distilled spirits by the drink on Sundays between 11 a.m. and midnight. Voters also said yes to allowing grocery and convenience stores to sell beer and wine on Sundays between 12:30 and 11:30 p.m. The […]
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Special election to be held for House District 5 after death of John Meadows
Gordon County will have a special election on Jan. 8, 2019 for Georgia House District 5 after the death of State Rep. John Meadows. If needed, a runoff be held on February 5, 2019. Wednesday, Dec. 12 is the last day to register to vote. Early voting will begin Monday, Dec. 17 and will end Friday, […]
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Parade to celebrate Atlanta United’s Championship Win
On the heels of the Atlanta United’s victory in the MLS championship game against the Timbers Saturday, the city of Atlanta will be hosting a victory parade and pep rally for the team Monday at 10 a.m. The parade will begin at the corner of Peachtree St. and Baker St. and will culminate in The […]
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Live Coverage: Winter weather hits Georgia
It won’t be the return of Snowpocalypse, but winter weather is expected in parts of north Georgia this weekend, with rain and flooding throughout the rest of the state. Below are live updates on the storm’s progress, closures and cancelations: The wintry weather is part of a large storm system that is sweeping the South. […]
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How to keep the Grinch from stealing your Christmas packages
The Brookhaven Police Dept. is warning residents that the number of stolen packages greatly increases this time of year. However, there are precautions that you can take to make sure presents you have delivered get placed under your tree. “Remember, if we make this easy for the Grinch, he will continue to steal our Christmas,” said […]
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Truck driver killed in four car pileup on I-475
A four car pileup involving two cars and two tractor trailers on I-475 ended in tragedy when a truck driver was killed in the crash Thursday morning. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the fatal traffic accident that occurred in the north bound lane of Interstate 475 between Thomaston Road and Zebulon Road. The […]
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Here’s your chance to get Christmas portraits of your pets
Gwinnett Animal Welfare will host Holiday Pet Portraits for families and pets with some well-known holiday characters on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Portraits are free with a pet food donation. “For many, pets are part of their family,” said Alan Davis, manager of the Animal Welfare and Enforcement Division. “Our […]
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How to make safe toy choices this Christmas
With holiday shopping season underway, Georgia’s Attorney General is reminding consumers that now is the time to make toy safety a priority. “We want all Georgians to be informed about toy safety so they don’t inadvertently give a gift that could harm a child,” said Attorney General Chris Carr. “To that end, we are passing […]
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Missing child returned, suspect is in custody
A 7-year old who has been missing since Nov. 27 has been returned to DFACS and the suspect has been arrested, according to Gwinnett police. Earlier today, Ricardo Medy surrendered to a Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Department deputy at the Gwinnett County Recorder’s Court Annex Building. He was eventually transported to the Gwinnett County Jail. 7-year-old […]
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Georgia reaches $8.9 million settlement with debt collector
Georgia has joined 41 states and the District of Columbia in reaching a settlement with Encore Capital Group Inc., one of the nation’s largest debt buyers, and its subsidiaries Midland Credit Management, Inc. and Midland Funding, LLC. “Robo-signing by Encore Capital Group Inc. and its subsidiaries was unjust and hurt consumers,” said Georgia Attorney General […]
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Two Fulton County precincts will stay open past 7 p.m.
Fulton County has received approval to extend operating hours past 7 p.m. at two polling locations for residents assigned to those precincts to cast ballots for the General Runoff Election. The two locations are: Joseph McGhee Tennis Center will close at 7:15 p.m. 820 Beecher Ct., SW, Atlanta, GA 30311 This facility did not open at […]
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86-year-old missing Roswell man found
UPDATE: Roswell police spokesman Lisa Holland reports Roger Malm has been located. He is healthy and well. His family is on their way to reunite with him in Covington. Original Report: On Monday, December 3, 2018 86-year-old Roger J. Malm was reported missing from the Willow Springs subdivision off of Old Alabama Road. Malm last spoke […]
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Valdosta Christmas parade rescheduled
The Greater Valdosta Christmas Parade Committee has rescheduled the 2018 Greater Valdosta Community Christmas Parade. The parade will be held on Sunday, December 9, at 12:30 p.m. Line up for the event will begin at noon. “I want to thank the parade committee for considering my request to reschedule the parade. The annual Christmas Parade […]
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What road work is being done at Holcomb Bridge Road and Thrasher Street?
The Gwinnett County Department of Transportation is about to begin preliminary work for the Holcomb Bridge Road Railroad Crossing Improvement Project. Upon completion of preliminary work, road closures are projected to begin in late February. The project is expected to be complete in late May 2019. During the construction process, the city of Norcross is […]
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Flood warning issued for the Flint River in Decatur County
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Flint River in Decatur County. The flood warning for the Flint River in Bainbridge continues until further notice. The current River Reading as of 9:45 a.m. is 21.22 feet. The Flood Warning continues for the Flint River at Bainbridge until further notice. Minor flooding […]
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Georgia’s colleges and universities have a $16.8 billion economic impact
In 2017, the University System of Georgia had a $16.8 billion economic impact on the state of Georgia, according to an annual report available here. The report also found that the system created 163,754 jobs last year, and 2.2 of those jobs were created for every one University System job in an institution’s home town. “As […]
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Police search for missing 7-year-old
The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for your help locating a missing child. Police say they believe seven-year old Quamaine Finch is with 42-year-old Ricardo Medy. According to police, Quamaine’s mother was taken into custody in Fulton County last week for unknown charges. The child was initially left in the care of Medy, who […]
